Sailmaker's Stitch Heaver or Stitch Mallet
Manufacturer
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Source
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Object NameAwl
Mediumwood and metal
ClassificationsMaritime History
Dimensions16.2cm
Wooden Mount: 11.2cm
Wooden Mount: 11.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Richard Irvin & Sons.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001885
About MeThis device is used when a sailmaker is mending or creating a sail. The heavy materials used require a lot of tension to pass the 'thread' on the stitching. This is done by wrapping the thread around the spike of the device and twisting the hand grip.
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
